Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1993-1995
Title: Innovations by John C. Budd in Cardiac Prosthetics
Introduction
John C. Budd is a notable inventor based in Austin, TX, who has made significant contributions to the field of cardiac prosthetics. With a total of two patents to his name, Budd's work focuses on improving heart valve technologies, which are crucial for patients with heart conditions. His innovative designs aim to enhance the functionality and reliability of prosthetic heart valves.
Latest Patents
Budd's latest patents include the "Mitral Valve Prosthesis Rotator" and the "Heart Valve Prosthesis with Improved Bi-Leaflet Pivot Design." The Mitral Valve Prosthesis Rotator features a prosthetic heart valve rotator with an eccentric socket attached to a bendable shaft. This design allows for the manipulation of the heart valve by a rotator head, which can be positioned at various selectable angles. The rotator head is secured in the socket by a spring that encircles the socket, effectively reducing stress on the spring.
The second patent, the Heart Valve Prosthesis with Improved Bi-Leaflet Pivot Design, presents a bi-leaflet heart valve that consists of an annular body and a pair of leaflets. These leaflets pivot around enhanced ears, with their motion constrained by generally triangular recesses. The design features a pivotal vertex located near the centerline of the annular base on the upstream side of the valve, while the